VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OREGON – EXTERNAL JOB POSTING FORM
Program Name: Home Free
The above program will place the approved ad on the following external websites: Family Violence Coordinating Council Newsletter, UrbanLeague, PCC Career Center, MT Hood Career Center, Portland State University, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Job posting will be open for: ___21__ days.
(no fewer than 10 days and no more than 30 days from posting date)
Below is the template to be used for all postings on external websites. Please cut and paste the ad to be reviewed in the box below:
Throughoutour over 100 years of providing services to the community, the name Volunteers of America Oregon has become synonymous with compassion and care. We've earned our reputation through dedication and tireless commitment to helping individuals and families create safer, healthier, and more stable lifestyles.For as long as we've been around, our programs have been changing lives. Some people say they can't imagine doing what we do. We say, "We can't imagine not doing it!"
Position Summary: This is a co-located position in partnership with the Department of Human services within the Gresham Child Welfare branch. The Safe Start Advocate is responsible for follow-up and delivery of supportive services to domestic violence survivors selected for contact due to co-occurring domestic violence and allegations of child abuse/neglect. This position monitors DV advocacy aspects of Safe Start’s collaborative response and works closely with advocates and Child Welfare personnel to ensure coordination of follow-up, advocacy, case management, and cross-disciplinary response to referred domestic violence survivors. The advocate will also be available to child welfare staff for consultation, case planning, and training in the branch.Education, Training & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Early Childhood, or related equivalent and a minimum of two years’ advocacy experience in domestic violence and/or sexual assault programs, OR
· Associates degree and three years of experience in domestic violence and/or sexual assault programs.
· Four years of experience working as a qualified domestic violence/sexual assault advocate may be substituted in lieu of education requirements.
· Specialized knowledge of the child welfare system and in issues and dynamics of co-occurring domestic violence and child trauma/abuse/neglect.
· Demonstrated knowledge in domestic and sexual violence dynamics, collaborative and multidisciplinary teamwork, systems navigation, and local community resources.
· Experience with home visiting models, experience working within collaborative partnerships.
· Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations.
· Experience with navigating the Child Welfare system.
· Experience providing training and/or consultation.
Agency Approved Driver status: Do the job duties require any of the following three: driving any vehicle on a regular basis, driving an agency vehicle, or transporting participants? Yes No
(If yes, a Driver’s License will be a position requirement)
Interested applicants MUST apply online at www.voaor.org:
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Volunteers of America Oregon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
JOB OFFERS WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK